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Keybindings & Keymap

Star Citizen 3.24 Keybindings Guide

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the keybindings for version 3.24.0-LIVE, covering both on-foot and flight controls. Below, you'll find the default keybindings and their respective functions, organized for easy reference.

Info: You can always check your key assignments while in-game by pressing ESC and selecting Options, then navigating to Keybindings.

Type of Controls

  1. On-Foot Controls
  2. Flight Controls for Spaceships
  1. Interaction Modes
  2. Combat and Weapon Controls
  3. Advanced Camera Controls
  4. Miscellaneous Controls
  5. Trademarks

On-Foot Controls

These controls are used when your character is on foot, allowing you to move, interact, and engage in combat.

Movement

  • Move Forwards: W
  • Move Backwards: S
  • Move Left: A
  • Move Right: D
  • Jump: Space
  • Crouch: C
  • Prone: Ctrl
  • Sprint: Shift

Combat

  • Aim Down Sight (ADS): Right Mouse Button
  • Fire: Left Mouse Button
  • Reload: R
  • Melee Attack (Light): Left Mouse Button (in Unarmed Combat Mode)
  • Melee Attack (Heavy): Right Mouse Button (in Unarmed Combat Mode)
  • Block (Melee): Q
  • Throw Grenade: G
  • Equip Weapon: 1-4 (Primary, Sidearm, Gadget, Consumable)

Interaction

  • Activate / Interact: F
  • Quick Interact: Middle Mouse Button
  • Inventory: I
  • Use Item: Left Mouse Button
  • Toggle Flashlight: T

Camera

  • Free Look: Z
  • Change Camera View: F4
  • Zoom In/Out: Mouse Wheel
  • Advanced Camera Mode: F4 + Numpad Keys

Flight Controls

These controls are used when piloting a ship, enabling you to manage ship systems, weapons, and navigation.

Basic Flight

  • Ship Flight Systems Ready: Right ALT + R
  • Call ATC for take off and landing: Left ALT + N
  • Throttle Up: W
  • Throttle Down: S
  • Strafe Left: A
  • Strafe Right: D
  • Strafe Up: Space
  • Strafe Down: Ctrl
  • Roll Left: Q
  • Roll Right: E
  • Afterburner: Shift

ATC (Air Traffic Control)
Use ATC to request clearance for takeoff, landing, or docking at spaceports and stations in Star Citizen.

Combat

  • Fire Weapon Group 1: Left Mouse Button
  • Fire Weapon Group 2: Right Mouse Button
  • Cycle Fire Mode: G
  • Launch Missile: Middle Mouse Button
  • Cycle Missiles: Mouse Wheel

System Management

  • Power On/Off: U
  • Engines On/Off: I
  • Shields On/Off: O
  • Weapons On/Off: P
  • Toggle Decoupled Mode: V
  • Landing Gear Toggle: N
  • VTOL Mode Toggle: K

Navigation

  • Quantum Travel (QT): B
  • Cycle Target: T
  • Target Lock: Middle Mouse Button
  • Unlock Target: Shift + T
  • Hail Target: 9

Interaction Modes

Different modes in Star Citizen require specific keybindings to manage interactions effectively.

Interaction Mode (IM)

  • Activate Interaction Mode: F
  • Cycle Interaction Targets: Mouse Wheel

Precision Mode (M1)

  • Precision Zoom In/Out: Mouse Wheel
  • Precision Max Zoom: Numpad +

Tractor Beam Mode (TB)

  • Activate Tractor Beam: R (Hold)
  • Push/Pull Object: Mouse Wheel

Salvage Mode (SA)

  • Toggle Salvage Beam Axis: Shift + R
  • Fire Salvage Beam: Left Mouse Button
  • Salvage Convergence: Right Mouse Button

Combat and Weapon Controls

Mastering combat requires understanding the various weapon and targeting controls.

Targeting

  • Lock Target: T
  • Unlock Target: Shift + T
  • Cycle Hostile Targets: 6
  • Cycle Friendly Targets: 7
  • Cycle All Targets: 8
  • Hail Target: 9

Weapons

  • Fire Weapon Group 1: Left Mouse Button
  • Fire Weapon Group 2: Right Mouse Button
  • Switch Fire Mode: G
  • Launch Missile: Middle Mouse Button
  • Cycle Missiles: Mouse Wheel

ATC (Air Traffic Control) in Star Citizen

  • Purpose of ATC: Manages spacecraft operations to ensure safety and efficiency at spaceports and stations.
  • Methods to Call ATC: Request clearance using the ship’s MFD, mobiGlas, or the keybinding.
  • Clearance Required: Always obtain clearance for takeoff, landing, or docking to avoid fines or operational issues.

How to Use ATC in Star Citizen

  • Using the Ship MFD (Multi-Function Display): Access the MFD inside your ship and select the ATC option to request clearance for takeoff or landing.
  • Using mobiGlas: Press F1 to open mobiGlas, go to the "Comm" tab, select the relevant spaceport or station, and request clearance.
  • Using the Keybinding for ATC: Press Left ALT + N to request clearance for takeoff and landing automatically.

Advanced Camera Controls

For those who want to take cinematic shots or just have better control over the camera, these bindings are crucial.

  • Cycle Camera Views: F4
  • Advanced Camera Mode: F4 + Numpad Keys
  • Increase/Decrease FOV: + / -
  • Reset Camera View: *
  • Adjust Camera Position (XYZ): Numpad 1-9
  • Toggle Depth of Field: Home/End

Miscellaneous Controls

A few other keybindings that don’t fit into the above categories but are equally important.

  • Open mobiGlas: F1
  • Open Starmap: F2
  • Open Contacts: F11
  • Pause/Options: Esc
  • Activate Chat: Enter

Trademarks

Star Citizen®, Roberts Space Industries®, and Cloud Imperium® are registered trademarks of Cloud Imperium Rights LLC. The information provided is based on version 3.23.1-LIVE.9179031 of Star Citizen®.

This guide is designed to provide a quick reference for players new and old, ensuring you have the essential controls at your fingertips. As Star Citizen® evolves, be sure to check for updates and changes to the keybindings. Safe flying, and see you in the 'Verse!

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